Enrollment
22
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 380678000922
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy — Fargo, ND
Federal NCES profile for Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 81/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fargo 1 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 44 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fargo 1 spends $18,379 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.6% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (A-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 22 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$18,379
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 44 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 7% in North Dakota — larger than 93% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 380678000922
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
African American 4.5%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 44:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fargo 1, which includes Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy.
$18,379
Per student
-17%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Independence Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions about Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
How many students attend Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy?
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy has 22 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fargo, ND.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy is White at 59.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy?
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (A-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.